Expat salaries and cost of living in Nairobi

Hey Tamer1475,

Your job offer sounds about right for Nairobi. While the cost of living in the city is moderate, expats are usually lured to Kenya by lucrative job offers with a whole host of perks as you mentioned. 

Accommodation is the biggest expense for expats in Nairobi and luckily that has been taken care of for you. Also, the fact that you will be living alone will also save you money. Expats with children find that school fees at international schools in the city can be fairly high.

The rest of your expenses will depend on your lifestyle. While imported goods sold in the supermarkets and malls can be quite expensive, shopping at local markets will save you money. Haggling is part of Kenyan culture and welcomed by stallholders. 

Single expats should budget around KES 6,000 per week on food. Eating out can cost you between KES 1,000 and KES 1,500.

For more information please take a look at Expat Arrival's page on the Cost of Living in Nairobi.

Hope this helps and good luck with your decision.

Shantalie